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wydra
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NB soft top installation issues

Postby wydra » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:59 pm

Hi guys,

I have purchased a new fabric soft top that has the glass rear demister window.
After some research what other people have got and used here on the forums I went with a top from a place called PAMZHOUZE in the USA.

I have managed to get the top installed and it is mostly good but i have two issues.

The first is that i have no idea how the where the bottom fabric/pouch/velcro parts need to go.
I know it has to crimp into the front section of the bar somehow but i cant get it in their nicely.
This is a photo of what I mean:
softtop1.jpg
softtop2.jpg


I also have an issue where one of the back corners is not totally tight and has bit of a wave to it.
Does anyone know if this can be adjusted or this something wrong with the top and something i have to live with?
softtop3.jpg


Any help on this will be much appreciated :)
Cheers,
Dale
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Re: NB soft top installation issues

Postby psquire45 » Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:54 pm

The first bit the flap. When i did mine i looped it up around the forward metl hoop and used double sided tape to hold it. So far its been alright and itsbeen a year or so.

The second bit did you replace the tensioner wires when you did the roof?
I didnt and have a similar slack bit i always assumed it was due to this.

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Re: NB soft top installation issues

Postby wydra » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:52 pm

So I guess with the fabric bits inside it is best practice, do the best you can... I'll have to just do my best.

As for the tension cables, I have used brand new ones.
I have emailed the guy I got it off twice now, both times he hasnt bothered to get back to me :(
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